Underwriter
About the position American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is seeking a Crop Insurance Underwriter for their Fargo, North Dakota office. Remote hires may be considered based on experience. This role is part of the Policy Administration team and involves underwriting activities for the Crop Insurance business. The position offers opportunities for growth and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Accepting, modifying or canceling crop insurance policies for new and renewal applications according to Risk Management Agency (RMA), industry, state regulatory and company procedures
- Entering Application/Change Forms, Production Reports, Acreage Reports, Quality Control and Claims related forms
- Handling policy transfer requests
- Auditing reported policy information including Coverage, Production, Acreage, Claims, Quality Control records, farming practices, and reported entities
- Performing premium estimates for crop insurance policies
- Researching and answering crop policy questions from agents, insureds, and adjusters
- Running and auditing data reports to ensure compliance and accuracy of policy information
- Helping to train agents on Crop Insurance as well as reviewing marketing materials relating to the products and sales of Crop Insurance.
- Attending company and industry training sessions
- Processing incoming paper and electronic mail
Requirements
- 5+ years of crop insurance, and/or crop underwriting experience
- Research and organization skills, along with strong customer service skills
- The ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office experience
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Crop Insurance Payment Agreements, Ineligible Tracking System, and Written Agreements is a plus.
- Experience working in an insurance agency and/or with another Crop Insurance Provider is a plus.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- company funded cash balance pension
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program